MIE
Muncie
United States
12,790 km
7,947 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
12,790 km
7,947 mi / 6,906 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Indiana/Indianapolis
Heading
69°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

MIE NBO
Airport Name Delaware County Regional Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code MIE NBO
ICAO Code KMIE HKJK
City Muncie Nairobi
Country United States Kenya
Timezone America/Indiana/Indianapolis Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 937 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 40.240000, -85.400000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Muncie (MIE) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Delaware County Regional Airport (MIE) in Muncie, United States to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 12,790 kilometers (7,947 miles / 6,906 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 69°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting United States with Kenya. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:57 in Muncie, it's 12:57 in Nairobi. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,393 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport sits higher than Delaware County Regional Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Muncie (MIE) follows a heading of 315° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Delaware County Regional Airport (MIE) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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